San Diego
Nazi Neck Tattoo Helps Cops Nab Suspected Bank Robber in Santee
A Nazi tattoo – SS bolts – helped detectives capture a man in Santee suspected of robbing two Southern California banks, officials said. Officers arrested Johnny Howard Hecker, 43, in Santee
Santee Child-Molestation Suspect Arrested Outside Day Care Center
A Santee firearms trainer and self-described security expert pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of sexually assaulting three teenage boys. Tony Lee Burleson, 43, faces up to 14 years in
Brother Coming to Sister’s Aid Is Stabbed, Critically Hurt; Boyfriend Arrested
A 28-year-old San Diego man who allegedly choked his girlfriend until she lost consciousness, then severely stabbed her brother, was arrested early Sunday, La Mesa police said. Mark Hernandez Cervantes
For Digging Up Tree, Miniature Pinscher Was Beaten to Death, County Says
A 2-year-old miniature Pinscher, doing what comes naturally, dug up a newly planted tree this week—and paid the ultimate price, authorities said. The female dog died of beating injuries, and her
Two Brothers Arrested After Cab Driver Reports Robbery
A deputy driving on Encinitas Boulevard around 1 a.m. noticed the cab driver sitting in the grass in front of the Jack in the Box just east of El Camino Real.
San Clemente Man Arrested After Carlsbad Pursuit
A 21-year-old San Clemente man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence and intentionally crashing into two police vehicles during a pursuit in Carlsbad. Dylan Jesse Brown was
Arson Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Incident
A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a car on 7th Street, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Bomb/Arson Unit. Manuel David Oceguera
Rocker Tim Lambesis Arrested, Suspected of Hiring Another to Commit Murder
Sheriff’s deputies arrested heavy metal singer Tim Lambesis on Tuesday and charged him with soliciting an undercover detective to kill his wife. Lambesis—who is the lead singer and co-founder of
Deputy in ‘Operation A Team’ Says Facebook Used for Drug Deals
An undercover San Diego County sheriff’s deputy who participated in “Operation A Team,” which ended earlier this week with an arrest of a minor at Mount Carmel High School, said
